tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.comments2022-03-30T02:42:15.624-07:00HEAVENSREEFMaxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05881024497962974120noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-39211937967538615572015-07-16T08:05:23.944-07:002015-07-16T08:05:23.944-07:00Yes you did but go to my new site on Wordpress! M...Yes you did but go to my new site on Wordpress! My son has been so sweet to help me long distance. Have wanted to get off of blogger for a while now but it was a wonderful place to stay the past 5 years! Blessings girl!Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881024497962974120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-41814580191969882352015-06-27T22:41:01.143-07:002015-06-27T22:41:01.143-07:00Oh yes! My word for this year is surrender and it ...Oh yes! My word for this year is surrender and it is a daily, difficult task gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299794555004077235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-57566100396860641772015-06-27T22:38:49.001-07:002015-06-27T22:38:49.001-07:00I found you!I found you!gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299794555004077235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-49502347407054906772015-06-01T13:59:20.176-07:002015-06-01T13:59:20.176-07:00Very nice Max. Very nice Max. Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442276476440971660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-13890524265994248822015-03-12T12:31:30.658-07:002015-03-12T12:31:30.658-07:00Oooooh yes, I love forever moments! I had one the ...Oooooh yes, I love forever moments! I had one the other day lying under a tree with both boys, feeling the sun and breeze, breathing in their smell, feeling so peaceful. What a gift! A beautiful post! May you have many forever moments today! Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08138538420842925505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-26809346843926060532014-09-05T09:36:09.776-07:002014-09-05T09:36:09.776-07:00Thanks for reading Chris - may we all be encouragi...Thanks for reading Chris - may we all be encouraging to one another in the WORD and may we persevere in our reading of it faithfully and always with wonder and a willingness to learn!Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881024497962974120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-83585078736338637502014-09-03T14:31:42.893-07:002014-09-03T14:31:42.893-07:00Wow. My dear sister. I didn't know about the j...Wow. My dear sister. I didn't know about the journal Bible. It's a good way to "kick start" you on the path. I found you at Meet Me At The Meadow Blog". Your comment was spot on. I wrote this the other day. I think you would enjoy it. It's called: "The Bible and You. <br /><br />http://www.chrismalkemes.com/homeblog/the-bible-and-youChristine Malkemeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06707256777439465083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-20020411479210540132014-02-19T14:12:45.386-08:002014-02-19T14:12:45.386-08:00Reading this one today, Max. Reminds me of yester...Reading this one today, Max. Reminds me of yesterday. And still, trying to seek Him and figure out what to say, I am not sure it worked. I have little doubt that God answers our requests in His time, and that I will benefit from persistently repeating my requests for discernment and guidance in that situation. I was reminded to pray daily for those young ladies. The answers to the questions come from God, not in my own power. I need to keep asking, from the heart, and be willing to leap with all my heart when called.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010472093255154347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-40171477816858050842014-02-06T08:01:45.087-08:002014-02-06T08:01:45.087-08:00Max,
This morning I was contemplating some things,...Max,<br />This morning I was contemplating some things, and this post came to my mind again. I know I have been to this place in the past – the place of being brutally honest with myself and before God, daring to take the leap of faith, recognizing my need for God and courageously giving my life over to His control, upon realizing that my ways are not working for me. That happened the day I got saved.<br /><br />It is time for me to do this again. I discovered this morning that there are some things in my life that I need to get serious about. No more games. No more self-deception. No more excuses. This life is not a game. It’s serious.<br /><br />And my way isn’t working.<br /><br />Time to hand over the reins, once again. Time to take the leap of faith and ACT upon what my mouth has been claiming to believe.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder in this post. I thought it was a lesson I had already learned. But it’s not the first time I’ve noticed that sometimes lessons need to be re-visited.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010472093255154347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-57757917858753597902014-02-05T11:38:48.677-08:002014-02-05T11:38:48.677-08:00This is an excellent post, Max! It compelled me t...This is an excellent post, Max! It compelled me to keep reading forward.<br /><br />It is very important for us to be honest with God, and to truly seek Him, open-hearted (love the verse at the end!). In January we often begin with new goals, and we must wonder, did we ask God to write the goals for us? Did we consult His ways, or the ways of the world, when we formulated our plans? Are we chasing after our own glory, or His?<br /><br />I take great comfort in reminding myself of the truth that God cares for us far more than anyone else in the world, including ourselves. His will is for our good. What He desires from us, while it may be dying to self, is actually the path to eternal life!<br /><br />I also take great comfort in knowing that I am not the only one seeking the narrow way. As sisters in Christ, we can encourage each other as we all dare to work through the tough stuff.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010472093255154347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-22758136235205659522014-02-03T08:57:38.299-08:002014-02-03T08:57:38.299-08:00Thanks Brenda!
Just knowing you are reading here ...Thanks Brenda!<br /><br />Just knowing you are reading here keeps me writing for HIM!! HE is awesome and bigger than we can ever imagine! Love you Bunches!Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881024497962974120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-67524316599932513412014-01-24T08:00:16.828-08:002014-01-24T08:00:16.828-08:00Great piece! I know I missed this for many years....Great piece! I know I missed this for many years. I asked God to do things within my own parameters, and when He didn't, I questioned His existence. When we pray, we must be watchful for His answer, but watching with a more open mind and heart, because the answer is often much larger or deeper than we expected. It reminds me of that astronomy class I took years ago, when I was trying to find the constellation of Hercules. I'll never forget that "aha!" moment I had when I finally saw it. The reason I had missed it for all those nights of trying was that it is a MUCH LARGER constellation than my preconceived notion! I would have much more to comment, probably, but I am trying to give an overnight's pondering before posting. Looks like I just oops'ed on this one! hahaha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010472093255154347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-49433906293607381592014-01-15T12:07:41.392-08:002014-01-15T12:07:41.392-08:00Hey B!
Thank you for reading....it always refresh...Hey B!<br /><br />Thank you for reading....it always refreshes me and my soul with all that you have to say! You are a treasure!Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881024497962974120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-19488118420067425512014-01-08T13:09:12.029-08:002014-01-08T13:09:12.029-08:00Max,
It’s interesting to consider snow as a symbo...Max,<br /><br />It’s interesting to consider snow as a symbol of hope, and also interesting to connect hope with joy. I never thought about it that clearly before, but yes, hope is necessary for joy.<br /><br />As I had coffee with a friend who works with me at Arapahoe High School, and who, like me, lived in the neighborhood of Columbine High School at one time, we talked about how hard times affect us. After finally facing some hardships in life, having had a great childhood, I can now finally relate to the hymn, “Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come. ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.” The bible speaks of this a lot also. “I am the God who did all this stuff for you in the past. Trust now that I will bring you through this next thing.”<br /><br /> “ 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. “ – Romans 5<br /><br />Love to read your thoughts on these things!<br /><br /> - BrendaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010472093255154347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-81623715131754039622013-09-24T09:27:08.645-07:002013-09-24T09:27:08.645-07:00Hi Maxine,
I popped in to love on you. I apprecia...Hi Maxine,<br /><br />I popped in to love on you. I appreciate the message you shared and Amen to what you shared! I'm also a firm believer that true submission can't come without the true examination of our heart. I also live and teach that just asking ourselves the tough questions is not enough. We have to ask God to examine our hearts and show us ourselves. When we solely ask the hard questions to ourselves, we risk giving a softer answer :) or an excuse of some sort but when we ask God, "Show me myself Lord. Show me my heart attitude, my motives, my life through Your eyes so that I can surrender in those areas that need Your touch, correction and change" He does. Oh how ouch feeling that can be often times but it brings about true growing in the "grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" and that's what it's all about isn't it? Growing in Him and giving Him all the glory.<br /><br />Keep fighting the good fight of faith.<br />Much love,<br />Lisa ShawAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03881843030397481489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-45371002257786717652013-08-31T23:18:56.386-07:002013-08-31T23:18:56.386-07:00Maxine, In the middle of stress or hard times I do...Maxine, In the middle of stress or hard times I do forget how powerful our God is and that He sent the Holy spirit to help us. Thank you for your post and the gentle reminder that He is an Awesome God. Great post, thank you, JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-77523587194534733222013-08-31T23:11:23.515-07:002013-08-31T23:11:23.515-07:00Maxine, I will ponder your question. It is such a ...Maxine, I will ponder your question. It is such a good question as is your post. We are all level at the foot of the cross because God see Jesus, His perfect son who stand beside us. How wonderful !!!! <br />Thank you, JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-69392094695503120532013-08-31T23:02:32.374-07:002013-08-31T23:02:32.374-07:00Maxine, Your pinwheel post is soooo cute and soooo...Maxine, Your pinwheel post is soooo cute and soooo true. It is good to find God and His joy every day in the fun things around us and in His nature. Your pinwheels pictures are fun to see and I can imagine your joy at seeing them on your walk with Molly. Thank you, JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-40368637671323392512013-08-31T22:55:17.520-07:002013-08-31T22:55:17.520-07:00Maxine, Your post on being Holy is very good and I...Maxine, Your post on being Holy is very good and I also want to be more Christlike. I want to open the door to every area of my like and let Him in. You have helped me focus on thinking and acting more Holy with His help. I want Christ to teach me how to love others more.<br />Thank you for sharing. Blessings, JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-68006462208252192372013-07-18T11:06:19.209-07:002013-07-18T11:06:19.209-07:00Thanks Pam! Enjoy your porch time with GOD! HE i...Thanks Pam! Enjoy your porch time with GOD! HE is present and just waiting for us to sit and stay awhile!Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881024497962974120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-57678270372481459942013-07-16T16:34:38.300-07:002013-07-16T16:34:38.300-07:00Came from Out of the blue... beautiful post. My ...Came from Out of the blue... beautiful post. My writing spot is right inside overlooking my porch. A pretty view... I love to talk to God from there too. Breeze whispering through the hanging chimes... Thanks for sharing from your porch! Pamhttp://wordglow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-92093858390802428162013-07-16T07:36:43.986-07:002013-07-16T07:36:43.986-07:00My porch is my Sanctuary - it is where I feel clos...My porch is my Sanctuary - it is where I feel closest to GOD!Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881024497962974120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-56836920422609281392013-07-15T07:51:41.050-07:002013-07-15T07:51:41.050-07:00Amen..:)Amen..:)Bomihttp://www.jollynotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-18264442338750712832013-07-13T09:15:49.149-07:002013-07-13T09:15:49.149-07:00Maxine, This is so true. Our front porch in the su...Maxine, This is so true. Our front porch in the summertime is a peaceful place surrounded by nature as well. I am encouraged by you to spend more time with the Lord on my porch. I will sit and be still an listen more to the Lord. Thank you. Great post, Judy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854390341477089769.post-6757004989412151232013-06-04T08:23:58.383-07:002013-06-04T08:23:58.383-07:00Thanks Judy...thanks for reading and thanks for yo...Thanks Judy...thanks for reading and thanks for your grace for me!!Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881024497962974120noreply@blogger.com